In this video, legendary kendo master Hyoga Kajitani explains the importance of practice in order to achieve a sharper strike. He responds to questions posed about whether one should focus on strengthening their lower or upper body first. Kajitani provides a validation method to understand the importance of ki, ken and tai (spirit sword handling overall posture) - by putting on 10 kg of weights and using a lightweight Shinai first, followed by removing the weights and using a heavy wooden sword. With his proven technique and research and verification methods, you will be able to discover strength from within and take your kendo experience to the next level.
00:00 Introduction
01:04 Validation Case 1: Assume your upper body has muscle strength
03:34 Validation Case 2: Assume your lower body has muscle strength
06:02 Result and Explanation
Summary of This Video
•Hyoga Kajitani would like to explain how practicing can improve one's sharpness.
•To improve sharpness, should you strengthen your lower body or upper body? These are the questions Kajitani was asked.
•The validation method is to put on 10 kg of weights and use a lightweight Shinai. Then, remove the weights and use a heavy wooden sword.
• By doing this kind of research and verification, we can understand the importance ki, ken and tai (spirit sword handling overall posture),and harmony between these three elements…etcetera."
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